CARDIFF City striker Kenny Miller says he admires the way Liverpool's Andy Carroll has dealt with the pressure of being Britain's most expensive footballer.

The Scotland international has watched Carroll's progress closely following his record-breaking £35million move from Newcastle.

And Miller believes there are signs that Carroll, who netted his sixth goal of the season against Brighton last weekend, is starting to justify that price tag ahead of Sunday's Carling Cup final between the clubs.

Miller said: “He's dealt with the pressure admirably. He’s just kept his head down and worked. For me he’s done exactly what he needs to do. You keep putting yourself in the firing line and you keep putting yourself in the position to score goals.

“I’ve always said that as a striker you are not going to score from every chance. You are going to miss a lot more than you score, you just don’t start beating yourself up about it.

“I think Carroll’s coming through that. He’s got a few goals recently. He’s a top player and hopefully in the future it comes right for him, but not against us obviously on Sunday.”

Cardiff have endured their worst league run of the season, taking just four points out of the last 15. But Miller insists that will count for nothing on Sunday.

“It’s been a big achievement for the club to get there, but we go there fully focused on winning it,” he added.

“I don’t think recent form will have a bearing. We know we have been off the boil for the last four or five games. But looking at a 46 game league season that is going to happen.

“We are unfortunate that it has happened this time as we are going into a big cup final.

“But I think when it comes to the day there won’t be a player in our dressing room who won’t be up for it, fully committed and ready.”